Attorney - Commercial Litigation - Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Job Summary

We currently have an opening at one of our South Carolina offices (Columbia, Greenville and/or Charleston) for an Associate Attorney in the Commercial Litigation practice group. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, congenial work environment.

The Associate Attorney is responsible for handling complex business disputes, providing strong research and writing skills, and playing an active role in all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities:

- Handle all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through trial, including:

- Legal research and analysis

- Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs

- Preparing witnesses and taking depositions

- Arguing motions in court

- Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trials/arbitrations

- Develop and maintain client relationships; communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel

- Manage multiple case files and deadlines simultaneously

- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy

- Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) when applicable

Required Qualifications:

- J.D. from an accredited law school

- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in South Carolina (additional bar admissions a plus)

- 2–5 years of experience in commercial litigation

- Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills

- Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis)

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in state and federal courts

- Background in contract disputes, business torts, shareholder disputes, or construction litigation

- Familiarity with electronic discovery and case management systems

- Judicial clerkship experience a plus